Our Lorry Came Crashing Down - Do We Know What We're Doing?

[@Touringwiththekids]

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[@doozerakapuckfutin]

Klingon ?

[@Cheekymonkey1]

Good night everyone when do you move into your new converted lorry

[@HigginsAH]

I would keep that night heater in the cab..you'll really appreciate it when travelling and it's cold. That cabs a lot of space to heat. Put that night heater on a timer to come on an hour before you travel and you'll love it

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

I totally agree about keeping the heater and setting it on a timer for them cold winter months ❄❄❄

[@HigginsAH]

@@tinkeringtaylor3053 Can't be without it in the winter. Bloody cold in those cabs 🤣

[@davep1499]

I was going to say exactly that , being a truck driver myself they are a godsend in the cold

[@HigginsAH]

@@davep1499 Same for me. Once you've used it once you'll always remember to set that timer for the next morning 🤣

[@dirkdingle7926]

Keep the cab nighter mate there a god send in the winter set the timer on it cab will be toasty warm,if ya really don’t want in take the fuel line of the bottom double it over and tie it off with cable ties

[@andrewdavis7017]

Hi guys the internal camera could be to monitor the driver when she was a commercial vehicle for insurance purposes. An idea though is to look into a blind spot camera and monitor fitted it may improve your premiums another thing might be to replace the side underun bars with an aluminium set which would give a little weight capacity with outside storage for wet gear gloves lubricants screenwash ect and keep the night heater it uses very little fuel and keeps the cab warm you can preset the temperature and have it on a timer It'll show you how in the manual

[@Simon-e46M3]

Top tip when tilting your cab is too always make sure you empty the cab and make sure nothing loose is inside. If you leave something loose when tilting then it will hit the front windscreen and break/ crack the glass. One big expensive mistake you could do without.

[@norb0254]

A lot of companies fit driver facing cameras..It is so they can see what the driver was up to at the time of an accident..With the night heater the fuel pipe will go all the way to a small fuel pump on top of the tank you can either take the pipe of the sender and blank it or cut the pipe at the sender and blank it with a screw for example ...You could also just keep the heater

[@carthstar]

Keep your night heater in they use not much diesel an it keeps your windows from freezing up the internal camera won’t be monitored by anyone some companies keep it for safety reasons keep your curb side “bicycle” camera

[@thomassouthworth9835]

Hi guys, I would keep this camera, somewhere in the lorry their will be a hard drive that record images into drivers behaviour, what they are doing when their driving and god forbid, but if your involved in a accident in the future and you have done everything you should have done, then that camera will protect you, it’s called telemetry, there is loads of info on the internet, go and check it out before you remove it

[@djarchi28]

Word of advice when tilting the cab. Make sure nothing loose is in the cab and open the front grill. I was cringing watching you tilt it with it still shut. Not cheap parts to replace. Loving the progress on the build. Almost at the finishing line

[@teessidedroneservices]

Looking good folks. The internal cameras on the trucks I used to drive were looked at if there was an accident. They check if the driver was on his phone or asleep etc. Easily covered up 😆

[@jaybooth555]

I'd definitely keep the night heater, as others have said in winter you can set that for an hour before you leave and will have a toastie frost free cab. Otherwise you're going to be spending ages de frosting the cab then waiting for it to warm up once you've left. These cabs are absolutely freezing in the winter mornings with no night heater.

[@darrenj3267]

I agree. It may also be possible to heat the engine from it which is a massive bonus in sub zero conditions

[@davidbrown8810]

always make sure,nothing loose on bed in cab when you tilt it,windscreens are expensive

[@mishafrog8786]

If the cab heater has a timer then keep it , those frosty mornings it will be great and its free because its already there. Would like to see 4 x point belts for the kids please mainly the little ones because they wriggle about a lot by nature . Prudent to always lift front engine flap before tilting it costly if you damage it. Good progress guys !

[@paulriggers1558]

before you tilt the cab, you MUST remember to empty the cab, otherwise you will need a new windscreen, saw a jack-handle go straight through a screen a few yrs back... NEVER work under a half-open cab, always fully open it till it locks keep that heater, otherwise the screen will fog up when you all get in in the cold mornings it may just be the camera, but if those roof spotlamps are halogen, check the temp after running for an hour, they are supposed to be vented. hopefully, you are on LED yellow/white for your panel, will make the blue bit look smaller keep up the good work PS you are supposed to open the grille before tilting, some trucks squash them when fully open

[@blackarmouredbeast1989]

Must do pass-thru to cab because if animal & other. This is helpful.

[@rodrigo_realestate]

The panel for the controls (next to the bathroom) should be Satin Black, when all the controls are lit up it will look good 😎

[@solid4brewing]

If the gelcoat isn't clear coated I recommend you wrap it in vinyl wrap of 2 reasons: it's way easier to wash, and it doesn't stain as easy and stays crisp white, cause gelcoat tend to get yellow after a while 😀

[@Ipswichhammer]

Me and my partner are hooked on your channel. Your content is great. When you tilt the cab make sure you open the front grille otherwise you’ll crush it

[@tomwinch9107]

Seats look really good - if the cab is steel behind them you can add magnetic name plates so the kids seats are labelled and you can swap them around if you need to. Is there space for Charlie in the cab? Your electris look great - I rather like the wood grain - if you like that too you can just apply a light varnish - a bit of wood stain will highlight the grain, or you could water down whatever colour you choose so the grain shows through the colour (it would work better with cream - the blue is likely to make it blend into the shower room All the best, really great to see your build progress!

[@pilgrimpeace7763]

I was wondering about Charlie’s travelling spot too.?

[@Touringwiththekids]

Unfortunately not, Charlie will be in his bed in the lorry

[@denisecafferky2248]

The two children speaking French were brilliant 🎉. Scary seeing the cab tilted like that 😮

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thank you! They are really enjoying learning a new language

[@johnandrews1954]

Great visit to show I hope it helps here with numbers. Your a spot on family and your kids are great.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Aww thankyou. The shows are great fun too 💙

[@voodoospaceman]

When you tilt the cab, make sure any loose items inside are stowed properly. Many windscreens have been smashed from loose items when tilting. As usual, great video, and it’s really starting to come together.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks! Appreciate the advice, a smashed windscreen would not be good.

[@johnkelly984]

It was nice bumping into you again at Shepton Mallet. You were right to gamble on those steps.

[@jasonhadlow9198]

Keep the diesel heater, you’ll appreciate it if you go anywhere cold. We took ours out, cost us £1500 to put it back!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Judging by the comments, I definitely think we are going to keep it now

[@Aceslong]

love the progress you are making with the lorry, an idea for that board you want ideas for, take it off and remove the devices from it then get the kids to draw on it and make it unique, throw some clearcoat/ clear varnish on afterwards to protect it and you have something different and family orientated,

[@richardsinnott3454]

Good job guys the ruck looks awsome

[@adventures_with_wilbert]

I think the internal camera is idea for live KZbin feeds of your journeys 😁👍

[@hettybergwerff881]

Love the ending with Piper! Good job!

[@Touringwiththekids]

A little section I found on the camera when doing the editing, felt fitting to include it 👍

[@sommersailing1381]

Owww the cutest outtro 😊❤

[@markbradley9725]

Blue bathroom... Yellow lounge. Mixed. Paint the control board green

[@AmboAdz]

Should speak to @kudauk about getting an Air Conditioning pod for the roof as will help over the summer when driving

[@LithaMoonSong]

Nice textured wallpaper on that panel.

[@rockingrodders8551]

Your right that internal camera is to film the driver all day and get cheaper insurance..the company and insurancer can view at any time..if you see a FORS badge (silver or gold) on the back of a truck it will have to have a camera watching the driver..There is no wonder there is a shortage of drivers..Happy Trucking..✌️

[@helenarice8739]

Excellent vlog as always you have come along way it’s looking so good great seating idea for the wee ones and we are also learning about your lorry along the way 😊

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

I got an old aluminium ladder out of scrap, cut to size and mounted it to the front of the box behind the cab, makes accessing the roof easy to clean or check solar panels. One issue you're going to have is getting your dog in and out the habitation door, mine would bound up the steps in his younger days, but not anymore, its very steep, even for kids. It requires a lot of thought and crafty design.

[@Touringwiththekids]

He seems okay for now, but totally agree it may become trickier as the old age gets him.

[@HigginsAH]

I would either keep it light with that panel so all white or like a dark grey. As either colour will go with the blue and the mustard yellow. Looking really good guys 👍

[@darrenreynolds6077]

The electrics are making it look like a home and for them to complete it in two days was amazing. The fridge is as big as your current motorhome that you ain't going to know what to do with it. All you needed for the cab lift was a wind machine and for him to have a wet vest and you could of made millions of the clip. Stay safe and can't wait to see the cab with windows

[@Touringwiththekids]

Haha that would have been a hilarious clip!

[@paullawrence8572]

Have your names above your new seats guys!😊 Great vid as always lovely family!❤❤

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou for following along with us 😀

[@resi3794]

Speaking en understand more lanques is nice, i myself speak and write Dutch, Englisch, German, Italian and a little bit Spanisch. It helps you with local people and you come to know more about te country youre in. Its great. The kids have plenty space in the back . Looking good, have a nice week.

[@Nofear25]

❤you have been building bridges your now so close to be driving the lorry straight across it 🎉🎉just amazing guys give yourselves a massive pat on the back 🤌

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou 😃 it's not long now!

[@Lifesgood427]

Great update, kids seats are excellent, keep the night heater, as others have said put on time an hour before you set off, in winter you will be thankful for it, keep up the good progress, lovin the vids

[@tonymantle9734]

It's coming on a treat now, great to see the electrics all wired up. My suggestion for the electric panel is not paint, but cover it with a fabric like the draw fronts. Maybe a fake leather or something to tie in with the seating. Brilliant to see the seats in the cab done aswell, it won't be long until your in.

[@Snowman5646cj]

Keep the night heater… If you can afford it put a aircon unit on the roof to replace the sunroof. The cameras are more for insurance purposes when it comers to bikes. You may wanna add more haha

[@XxBlueSkiesx]

If it was me, I’d try to tee into the night heater and get it to blow hot air into the living space. You could probably have a switch in there too.

[@random483]

Looking good! Instead of painting the panel, what about upholstering it with the same material as the couch?

[@Touringwiththekids]

Don't even mention the upholstering 🙈 dreading it 🤣

[@douglasdavies4128]

Re. Cab heater: I have not read all the comments, so apologies if this has been said already, The breather exhaust pipe usually points at the fuel tank, the warm air that comes out will help stop the diesel from freezing in the winter, you will need that in Denmark, Sweden etc. Happy travels. "Keep the shine side up and the dirty side down". 🙂

[@Touringwiththekids]

Cheers, thanks for this

[@colinturner4158]

The blue will compliment the other two colours great video thanks

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou!! 👍

[@russjam121]

The internal cameras are usually for accident purposes only. Just so if the lorry was in a crash they can see if the driver was at fault like using their mobile phone etc. It also reduces a company's insurance premiums if they were fitted. They are probably dead unless you find the recorder box where the videos are saved to. But more than likely was removed prior to sale but didn't remove the cameras.

[@tonmtbcomic9066]

5:20 hey ric got your ups and downs at the show 😅

[@barryjackson8512]

Looking good. 😎

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks 👍

[@williamfence566]

I worked for a company with those internal cameras. A blue light just meant it was functioning but it would turn red and flash if it was then saving a recording . I believe it was 3 minutes prior and three minutes after the start of the flashing was saved. It was activated on a sharp movement of the truck so a sudden harsh braking etc based on deceleration times set in the system. It was all for lower insurances and to be honest you end up forgetting it's there.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Ohh interesting, very clever too!

[@richardevans9698]

You can get an air conditioning pod fitted to the roof of the cab

[@xThexSpartanx]

HI, Loving the videos. keep up the good work. I've paused the video at the bit at the end where you so the inside of the cab to do this comment. I'm a Class 1 HGV Driver I've been driving for about 4-5 years now, to answer your question YES some companies like Culina Group I believe have camera to watch the drivers as they drive but it should only be accessed if for example your have an accident. I'm not 100% with that though as I've yet to work for a company that does this but I know its true as I see it mentioned in HGV Facebook pages and word of mouth from people who have worked at them. Hope this give a Insight into what us HGV Drivers have to put up with. Best of luck for the Future, Jordan 😊

[@duncancremin1708]

As others have said, those cabs are not well insulated, so unless you plan to connect the cab to your living area heating, I’d keep that, if I were you. If it’s an air heater, it will warm the cab very quickly and much more economically than waiting for the engine to warm up. If it’s a water heater, then it will preheat the engine while heating the cab, helping reduce wear and tear due to cold starting, while reducing fuel consumption during warmup. Emergency vehicles use those to keep the engine ready for full power at all times.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yeah we have decided to keep it 👍

[@Sco1ful]

The usb lights are going to drive you insane at how bright they are when you bed down 😮

[@Touringwiththekids]

We can low lights on at nighttime 👍

[@Sco1ful]

@Touringwiththekids where'd you get them? Need to replace mine in the caravan. The blue LED is on 24/7. 🤬🤬

[@annbannister1118]

It is looking amazing 👏 😍 cannot wait until it is all finished ,❤

[@Touringwiththekids]

Me too!! xxx

[@richardswaddle3967]

The panel would look nice painted black 😊

[@Boab_Cherry]

Frost free cab is the way forward in the winter. Diesel heater would be the perfect source of heat.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Didn't think of that

[@BUZoneBuz]

Night heater fuel pipe should run from the sender in the top of fuel tank through a separate little inline pump to heater. Normally I’d remove from sender and then blank off union in sender. Hope that helps.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Cheers, appreciate it

[@marksadventures3889]

White that panel the electrics are on.

[@goose1656]

Hello!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Hey ☺️☺️

[@hanshartfiel6394]

The internal cameras were probably installed by the previous owner to keep an eye on his/her employees. My last employer had this done to all his 7.5 ton lorries to make sure the drivers don't smoke in the cab. In addition to that there was also some tilt mechanism fitted so that they don't drive on kerbs etc. The whole thing was monitored by an outside company.

[@steb9210]

Come on guys nearly there, not heard you mention Tori for a while, back to Lorry😄

[@wanrapea]

It is looking amazing. Very brave to lower the cab. I love the all the lorry driver's pointers in the comments, to keep your family & the lorry safe. It looks like there is room for Charlie in the back also. That cab is immense. About the color to paint the wood holding the smart gauges. I have no great ideas. I'd probably seal it up & leave it natural. So lucky your kids can learn another language at a young age. Great job on everything! I can't imagine how excited you are all getting! See ya next week!

[@Touringwiththekids]

So many helpful comments, its great! Thanks for watching the vids and following along

[@Meggy6571]

Hi Guy's, Another great vlog, wonderful to see you telling your tales at the show. The truck looks like it's really coming together now, the extra cab seats look great for the kids. As an ex LGV driver I would defo keep that diesel cab night heater better than anything the dash will through out when it's cold in the tin box cab 😊 Looking forward to the next vlog. Take care all. Paul and Joanne 👍 😁

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks guys 👍 a very lovely comment 💙

[@becal1584]

As your living in the lorry , please put a small decal by the lift valve for the cab to say “ check for falling objects before lifting “ will be very easy for you to forget a cup and it smashed your windscreen

[@Touringwiththekids]

It shouldn't be too often that we will have to tilt it.

[@graham-martin5847]

leave the disel heater in as a backup just duct it into the main body just incase as you have kids they are a priority if you gas system stops working or your out of gas just a thought

[@martinsatchell]

Your lucky, most cabs you have to open the grill to tilt the cab! Also keep the night heater, move it maybe but in the cold winters drives youll really appreciate it.

[@Touringwiththekids]

I think we were supposed to 🙈

[@robturner3546]

Are the internal cameras not alarm ultrasonics? You could fit the diesel cab heater into the rear for extra heating?? Just a thought.

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

I have 4 cup holders on my mobility scooter . 2 each side of the chair and 2 on the handle bars .

[@Touringwiththekids]

That is pretty good going!

[@RichardJRainbow]

I’m at shepton show ground on Thursday for a forestry show and only live an hour away 😂

[@Bob_Bobskin]

The internal camera can be connected to a syatem which alerts you if it detects you have fallen asleep at the wheel, very important traveling with the family, it also records in cab pre accident to deternine you were not responsible for an accident, having internal driver camera cuts insurance substantially

[@Touringwiththekids]

Very smart system!

[@stewartgorley2523]

Plug it at the tank

[@kellymiddleton579]

Love the new seats. Where will Charlie go?

[@Touringwiththekids]

He will be riding in the back in his bed

[@kevinsmith2994]

Looking good guys, and the kids are as cute as ever, you mentioned a small airflow underneath your Flexi solar panels, how did you facilitate that? And keep the heater in the cab, it will be priceless when driving long distances in the autumn and winter.

[@woody1766]

it will take 2 weeks from start to finish he said it will all go smoothly he said and back on the road and living life in full in 2 weeks he said. but its looking good 👍🏻

[@Adrian-fy7rd]

love your videos!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thank you!!

[@johnblyth9787]

I am excited, ecstatic. Looking realy great. Thank you so much for this one. Would be best to remove fuel line for heater, in my opinion. If it leaks you would loose fuel. Take care and see you in a few days. The ladder is perfect.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thank you! Appreciate that

[@simongriffinorgriff9147]

bloody brilliant vlog guys . night heater i would defo keep and the panel in corner why not paint the top half the bottom colour and the bottom half the top colour 😁😁

[@christinecrockford1654]

Please remmber you pull off in 2nd gear as first gear i used only if u have a very heavy load up a hill a crawler gear.

[@Cheekymonkey1]

Good night everyone good that you all are enjoying your time building your new home on wheels you make me happy and smile wheres his safety gear

[@Touringwiththekids]

Aw thankyou. Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@fwof3347]

Make sure you check the camera as some have audio … plus you should have air con in that truck it’s new enough … google the manual you should find it.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Ohh will have a look, thankyou

[@keithhlloyd4850]

You should leave the night heater in the cab especially on cold mornings you can start the heater which will warm the cab but also defrost all the windows as well it can also be set on a timer to come on at a certain time and stop as well i have slept in a sleeper cab that heater is well worth keeping

[@Touringwiththekids]

Such a good idea.

[@seancoleman8528]

Love the kids seats, can see there being arguments as kids gets older for middle seat lol

[@Touringwiththekids]

Without a doubt 🙈

[@sarahburgess-hamlett212]

How will you heat the cab when driving in cold weather, if you take the heater out?

[@Touringwiththekids]

I think we'll probably keep now, judging by the comments

[@paulwinskill5810]

It looks like you got away with it, however when tilting the cab you should always open the front flap/grill/bonnet, or whatever you call it, beforehand to ensure that it doesn't make contact with the bumper or radiator. Also, when you get to a certain point during the tilt, the cab will tip forward on its own, that way you know it's fully over & safe (although I can't speak for Mercedes' cabs). Tilting a cab for the first time is a nerve wracking experience... 😳

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks for this. Will make sure we do that next time.

[@davidiorwerthjones1891]

When you get the cab up there for your safety open the grill up there ok save any damages there ok regards David Jones

[@Touringwiththekids]

Cheers, now we know 😄

[@davercs]

Another great video i would keep the hearter for the cab. Personally i would look into a roof mounted air conditioner for your living area because its going to get extremely hot in there in the summer

[@Touringwiththekids]

Great idea., Lots of people saying this.

[@paulatkinson9180]

I would definitely leave the night heater in the benefits you’ll gain are tremendous as everyone has stated put on the timer and you’ll be frost free windows and a nice cosy warm cab happy camping.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yeah may be a nice idea, especially coming from the back which will be nice and toasty

[@lesleyfowler-mi6jp]

Should pull front up before tilting cab if not will crack the grill

[@Touringwiththekids]

Oh I know, lesson learnt!

[@emmettculleton7165]

When you tilt cab first lift the grill

[@Touringwiththekids]

School boy error, will know for next time 👍

[@johnmorrow9978]

I cannot wait to see you back on the road in your lorry, there is one thing that I am a bit concerned with is, what happens if you brake down somewhere will parts be easily obtainable and what happens if you get a flat wheel, do you have the right equipment to change that wheel or will you need to call a brake down truck with heavier jacks and stronger wheel braces, whatever you do keep safe out there.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Ahhh we cannot wait either, it's going to be epic! We will have breakdown cover, just like we did with the van. 👍

[@samyates664]

Silly question but I'm a lorry driver and wana be full time on the road with my family like you are doing but wondered what happens with my tacho card as I would be on the road 🤔

[@Sandra-bi7vh]

I would not remove the cameras in the cab in case you were broken into there must be a app so you can monitor it when you’re away from it .please look into it before you decide to remove them .

[@Touringwiththekids]

Will have a good look

[@wheelzmediakingslynn]

Could you use the feed to from cab to rear diesel heater

[@Touringwiththekids]

We have a Truma Combi in the back

[@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725]

The salt might have been used on icy roads?

[@reeceleusby1241]

I think you should give the kids windows in the cab but loving the build 👌

[@pilgrimpeace7763]

They said in a prior video that they are doing that ☺️

[@reeceleusby1241]

Fair enough i guess i didn't see that one lol

[@Touringwiththekids]

We plan to, be nice for them to see out the sides and wave at everyone

[@JIMMY.497]

Why no television guys?❤

[@syncrosimon]

There is a reason they fit £2k diesel heater, keep it without any shadow of a doubt.

[@Touringwiththekids]

I definitely think we will now

[@pilgrimpeace7763]

Great work ending the video Piper. 🙂

[@Touringwiththekids]

Hehe loved finding the kids little end to camera segments.

[@paullewis6132]

Love the vlogs, with regards to cab camera I have in my lorry for work and it records 24/7, it has infra red so it can record at night. They have to download it from a data box behind the passenger seat. Regards the cab tipping up it can be a bit scary but don't worry it will stop.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks for watching 😃